East Hampton Library’s Tom Twomey Series – which launched its 2018 iteration last month with Fake News, Real News, and Failing Upward at the New York Times with Jim Rutenberg – will continue on Friday, June 22 with Life Lessons and the Economic Outlook with Byron Wien. The renowned Wall Street strategist will be interviewed by Baron Funds CEO, Ron Baron.
“This is sure to be an insightful hour, spent in the company of two of the country’s most well-known investment gurus!” reflected Patti Ferrin, the East Hampton Library board member who is hosting this talk.
During the hour-long chat, the US strategist at Morgan Stanley and senior adviser to Blackstone Group will provide insight on his annual “Ten Surprises” list (his views on a multitude of economic, financial market and political surprises), life lessons, and more.
Prior to the discussion, all are welcome at a complimentary wine reception that commences at 5:30 p.m. The conversation with Wien and Baron will follow at 6 p.m.
Additional upcoming Tom Twomey Series events include Big Ideas for Small Gardens: Lecture and Garden Tour, an Illustrated lecture by Charlotte M. Frieze, followed by a tour of some of East Hampton’s little garden jewels on Saturday, July 7, Craft Brewing Out East, a Panel Discussion and tasting with Vaughn Cutillo of Montauk Brewery Company, Richard Vandenburgh of Greenport Harbor Brewing Company, and Lauri Spitz of Moustache Brewing Company, on Friday, July 20, Building a Better Company with Howard Schultz, Starbucks Executive Chairman, on Friday, August 17, The Creeks: Epicenter of the 1950s Hamptons Art Community, a lecture by artist Mike Solomon, Ossorio Foundation founding director, on Saturday, September 15, and the series will wrap up with The Gardiner Family Legacy: Two Iconic East Hampton Estates – with an introduction by Richard Barons and panelists Bruce Collins and Chip Rae – on Saturday, October 13.
Admission to the Tom Twomey Series is free, however advanced reservations are requested, as seating is limited.
East Hampton Library is located at 159 Main Street in East Hampton. For more information, visit tomtwomeyseries.org.